Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P600 and Nikon P500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P600 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P600 and the Nikon P500. Nikon P500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Nikon P600.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon P600 and Nikon P500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P600 and Nikon P500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon P500 is 71g lighter than the Nikon P600 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix P600 nor Nikon Coolpix P500 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P600 and Nikon P500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Nikon P500 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon P600 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.